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Newspaper
Bristol Phenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1864
Page
2
The Bristol Phenix argues the nation must endure the rent agony of a pivotal election and war. It praises Lincoln and Grant, calls for unity, prayer, and generous sacrifice to support soldiers and freedmen, and urges steadfast duty through inevitable reverses to achieve a swift, thorough victory.
The Governor’s Fast of this state, a New England inherited observance of fasting and prayer, is noted amid social shifts and amusements. Rev Mark Trafton’s move to another post sparks church tension, while fresh water expansion on April 27 prompts public debate and potential jobs. Bedford merchants show resolve as the propeller Thorn, 425 tons, under Captain George C. Gibbe, prepares to sail in three weeks, with butter prices at sixty cents and hints of an anti butter alliance.
The General Assembly enacted a dog licensing rule requiring owners to obtain a one year license by May first for one dollar and fifteen cents or by June first for two dollars and fifteen cents, with a numbered collar. Unlicensed dogs face ten dollar fines and costs, and anyone may kill an unlicensed dog and receive a dollar from the town treasurer for burial.
Frank P. Warren twelve, son of John F Warren, was killed near the depot when a Providence train backed out. He attempted to pass cars on the platform, fell between loaded cars, and the locomotive moved over him. The depot-master witnessed the tragedy.
Notices urge residents to participate in the free public vaccination as Town Covners announce timely arrangements across sections of the town to prevent the spread of smallpox and vartuloid.
The Parxix New York April 13 1864 reports the Metropolitan Sanitary Fair in Manhattan continuing into its second week. Crowds flock for entertainments and Dutch dinners while funds rise from one dollar suffrages for a sword prize to General McClellan and Grant as contenders. A model shoe display and miniature skating pond entertain visitors amid steady receipts, with money helping soldiers’ spiritual welfare. A Brooklyn meeting and plans for plate glass factory workmen are noted along with Montreal market prices for butter eggs and lard.
Gre William D Ticknor Esq a renowned Boston publisher of Ticknor and Fields died suddenly on Sunday morning at the Continental Hotel in Philadelphia.
The Sanitary Faire visited Chicago Boston Cincinnati Albany and Brooklyn Cleveland and Buffalo in a touring schedule to promote public health and civic hygiene amid community events and exhibitions.
Henry B Potter of the East Rand killed a large hog raised by himself. The two year old animal weighed seven hundred thirty pounds when dressed. He took the monster to market on Wednesday.
Real estate sales record shows Real Estate Sales, Nr N S Burnham buying 1 house and lot on Frankse street from Mrs Sarah W Bradford for 1500 dollars. Mr Samuel Pitman buys a house and lot on William Street for 1500 dollars from WoJ Pitman Exq.
Members of Mr O S Spencer's Singing School announce a public rehearsal at Court Levee Hall on Thursday evening. The program includes choruses quartets and duets some new and some beloved old favorites. Tickets priced at fifteen cents likely to attract a full house.
At a meeting of the Board of Managers held Friday evening, June 8, Watson was named Corresponding Secretary replacing T W Bickrell who resigned, Greenwood was chosen Recording Secretary replacing Charles F Page who also resigned. Both resignations stem from their change of residence.
The body of Alfred Ro Curnell, who drowned January 15 by falling from the Barrington railroad bridge, was found near George R Kinnicut’s shore on the 7th. After an inquest, the body was brought to town and interred the same day.
Gree William Gladding who is blind and suffered a serious injury in town received $62 on Wednesday from Mrs William LX Easterbrooks of Warren. The money was collected by subscription from sympathetic friends in that town.
The Town Clerk received a report from Dr S S Drary on Tuesday morning of varicella in a family on John Street. A second case was reported on game day afternoon by Dr L W Briggs in a family at Thames Street.
The Town Council will hold a session at the Town Clerk's office on Thursday to canvass the heats of electors in preparation for the town meeting on the 23rd instant.
The article discusses wind directions and their hint of future weather. It notes northeast winds bringing unsettled or pleasant periods and mentions the town hall vane failing to show changes clearly. By Thursday the wind shifts toward northwest, with expectations of more changeable conditions.
The annual town meeting to elect town officers and transact town business will be held at Town Hall on Saturday starting at 10 o clock in the morning.
Right Reverend Bishop Clark will make his annual visitation at St Michael’s Church this Sunday evening. He will preach and administer confirmations to members of the parish.
The next term of the Rhode Island State Normal School in this town will commence on Tuesday the 25th instant.
A Providence Press special dispatch reports New Shoreham voters aligned with Governor Smith and Secretary Bartlett on the Republican ticket. Governor Smith carried the gubernatorial race with 80 votes and Bartlett 70, while no other ticket saw support.
A broad report from the era notes large cross border stock movements in Europe and the Americas plus a sweeping Rhode Island militia act. It details numerous social issues, commerce shifts, a proposed transatlantic telegraph, and a state militia enrollment law with duties for town clerks and the Adjutant General.
At Burrington's annual town meeting held Saturday the following officers were elected Moderator Henry Staples Town Clerk Ebbenezer Tiffany Town Council Benjamin Martin Allen Brown Nathaniel C Smith John B Humphrey Town Treasurer Tezekiah Tiffany Town Sergeant George R Kianicot Collector of Taxes Nathaniel Peck In Mavon's Office Providence April 12 1864 Janet C Knion Jr Maron reports receiving a one hundred dollar check from Colonel Charles Sherry Jr for Unionists of East Tennessee and invites further subscriptions. Cornelius Vanderbilt origin story notes his rise from a £50 gift to early steamboat ventures and eventual wealth. Thomas Ball completes Washington Equestrian Statue project. Also mentions Brown's Bronchial preparations and various medical claims.
The present term of public actions in the town will close with the afternoon session on Friday next. There will be a vacation of two weeks. The next term will commence on Monday, May 9th.
Town records show receipts from ordinary taxes state aid for schools and people in need. Expenditures cover public schools salaries land rents church and armory maintenance, town officers, and relief for the poor.
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